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Device and method for detecting microorganisms

US5094955A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 1990
Grant dateMar 10, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/235
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An instrument and a sealable vessel for detecting the presence of microorganisms in a specimen, the vessel containing a liquid culture medium communicating with a sensor means containing an indicator medium therein. Changes in the indicator medium resulting from pH change or change in CO.sub.2 concentration in the medium are detected from outside the vessel.

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